New Jersey Shark Teeth and Associated Fossils - Navesink/Mount Laurel Formation |
Scapanorhynchus texanus (extinct goblin shark) teeth measure about 1.5 inch in lateral length and are noted for their flat Mako tooth shape containing 1 or 2 lateral cusplets. These are one of my favorite teeth from NJ Cretaceous. |
Squalicorax pristodontus (Crow shark)
teeth are abundant in the river beds of NJ. Their characteristic curved shape make them easily identifiable. |
Otodus appendiculatus (a member of the mackerel shark family, the species is often called "Cretolamna") teeth are anothor of my favorite teeth to collect. A rugged little tooth with well pronounced cusplets - typically one on each side. These teeth are not usually found any larger than 1/2 inch. |
Appears to be a fish head. Click here to see more detailed photos |
A small 0.75" long mussel. A rare find. |
Belemnitella americana. The one in the back is 4.75" long. Click here to read more on the belemnitella |
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Note: A few of the teeth here are not from my collection. The photos are
from my favorite
fossil shark tooth webpage ELASMO.COM. They represent
the same species that
I've collected in NJ. Once I get my photos scanned
I'll replace the ones I borrowed.